Table 2 Aspects of care and information during 90 consultations with 23 primary care doctors
Aspects of care and information | Consultations n = 90 (%) |
|---|---|
Asked about diet compliance | 76 (84) |
Inquired about physical activities | 76 (84) |
Emphasized on blood sugar control | 75 (83) |
Advised on healthy life (health education) | 74 (82) |
Asked about medicine compliance (81 patients)* | 65 (80) |
Asked about symptoms | 71 (79) |
Described how to use the medications (83 patients)* | 65 (78) |
Physical examination | 64 (71) |
Referred the patient to health educator or dietician | 16 (18) |
Asked about smoking and alcohol habits | 8 (9) |
Asked about adverse effects of medication (81 patients)* | 7 (9) |